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Speeding offences Langton Road

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

We were pleased to hear that Kent Police recently issued 11 traffic offence reports (TOR's) to drivers speeding over 20mph near Speldhur...

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Posted: 26 Jan 21
Teddy Mayor's Toy Appeal - a big thank you

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Please see accompanying photos from the recent Teddy Mayor Toy Appeal, which, thanks to the generosity of so many Tunbridge Wells borough re...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 22 Jan 21
Keep your dog under control - WARNING: this article contains a distressing image

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

There have been a number of sheep injured or killed by dogs in recent weeks. Sheep have been killed at Poundsbridge (behind Penhurst Road an...

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Posted: 19 Jan 21
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Symptom-free Covid-19 testing - Tunbridge Wells Assembly Halls

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

If you are symptom-free and want to book a Covid-19 test at the Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall testing centre, you can do so via
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Posted: 13 Jan 21

SPC contact details and public meetings

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US While staff will combine home and office working for the next few months, it won’t be possible to drop i...

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Posted: 4 Jan 21
Christmas wishes and opening hours

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Here at SPC, we're looking forward to brighter days ahead in 2021. So to all in Speldhurst Parish, have a peaceful and safe Christmas an...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 24 Dec 20
Road Closure - Burnt House Lane

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

KCC have advised us that Burnt House Lane will be closed on or after today, 9th December, for the next 7 days. This is to allow for essentia...

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Posted: 9 Dec 20
2020 Annual Policing Survey - please complete

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has launched his 2020 Annual Policing Survey. This survey runs every year and giv...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 1 Dec 20
Support local businesses in December

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Here at SPC we find it heartening to see so much support for local businesses from Speldhurst Parish residents, both out and about and on so...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 27 Nov 20
Covid Secure training for businesses

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

See details of free online training for businesses, which are available over the next few days.

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Posted: 25 Nov 20
Post Office Phishing Scam Alert

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

The latest newsletter from KCC's Public Protection team includes important information about a phishing email currently doing the rounds...

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Posted: 24 Nov 20
TWBC waste and recycling bins update

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

TWBC will be collecting waste and recycling bins from 6am over the next few weeks (full update below). So don't forget to have your bins...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 23 Nov 20
Teddy Mayor's Toy Appeal 2020

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Please support this year's Teddy Mayor's Toy Appeal if you can - read more details here.

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 16 Nov 20
Community Safety Newsletter

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

The latest Tunbridge Wells Safety Community Unit newsletter is available to read now. For those of you in the Parish who have recently repor...

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Posted: 13 Nov 20
Temporary Road Closure - Broad Lane, Fordcombe & Ashurst

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

KCC have advised us that they will close Broad Lane, Fordcombe and Ashurst on 16th November for up to 5 days. The alternative route is Broad...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 10 Nov 20
Langton Green Recreation Ground - play equipment update

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Following the latest lockdown restrictions, the children's playground at LGRG remains open, together with the Gyrospiral and Zipwire on ...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 9 Nov 20
Call for Covid-19 Vaccine Volunteers

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

The National Institute for Health Research have asked us to pass on the following request for Covid-19 vaccine Volunteers: Volunteer to hel...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 9 Nov 20
Free Workshops for Kent Businesses

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

We heard from the TWBC Economic Development Team today, about a series of FREE workshops for businesses run by Visit Kent Business.With an e...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 4 Nov 20
SPC Autumn Newsletter - out now!

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

The SPC Autumn Newsletter is available to read on our website now. Highlights include Planning and Highways news, together with an introduct...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 3 Nov 20
Temporary Road Closure - Lower Green Road, Rusthall - 9th November for 3 days

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Lower Green Road, Rusthall will be closed adjacent to house no. 131. The alternative route is Lower Green Road, Broomhill Road, Speldhurst R...

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Posted: 2 Nov 20
Vacancy for a Councillor - Speldhurst Parish Council

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

If you are interested in helping to improve and maintain quality of life in Speldhurst Parish, you might like to hear more about Speldhurst ...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 28 Oct 20
Kent Police Fraud Update

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Kent Police have shared details of a new scam reported by Kent residents - see more info here.

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Posted: 27 Oct 20
Read all about it - Speldhurst Parish in The Times

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Did you see the piece on Speedwatch in The Times yesterday? If you didn't, read the article here to find out why Speldhurst Parish was m...

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Posted: 21 Oct 20
Doorstep Criminal Alert

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Several local residents reported worrying experiences with an aggressive doorstep cold-caller last week. This has now been flagged up by KCC...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 12 Oct 20
Notice of a vacancy for a Parish Councillor

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Speldhurst Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor - please see this notice of a vacancy for more details. If you are intereste...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 8 Oct 20
Update - gas network upgrade, A264 Langton Road Tunbridge Wells

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

SGN have sent us a progress update on their gas network upgrade to the A264 Langton Road, Tunbridge Wells: Our engineers have progressed o...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 28 Sep 20
Council Office opening hours and public meetings

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

COUNCIL OFFICE CLOSURE While staff will combine home and office working for the next few months, it won’t be possible to drop in and ...

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Posted: 28 Sep 20
Courier Fraud Alert

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau have received an increasing amount of calls reporting Courier Fraud which, they explain, is "whe...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 25 Sep 20
Skate TW 2020

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

TWBC are now circulating details of the Skate TW ice rink at Calverley Grounds. Skate TW marks its tenth anniversary this year with special ...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 21 Sep 20
Your Views on Road Safety

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Matthew Scott, Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, would like your views on road safety in your area and has asked us to share his Road Safe...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 16 Sep 20
Notification of gas network upgrade on A264 Langton Road, Tunbridge Wells

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

We've just received notification from SGN that they have agreed a schedule of works with KCC, which will affect traffic flow on and arou...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 1 Sep 20
Road Closure - Lower Green Road

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Kent County Council has informed us that Lower Green Road, Rusthall is closed to through traffic, on or after 24th August 2020 for up to 3 d...

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Posted: 25 Aug 20
Emergency one-way order - High Street, Tunbridge Wells

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

KCC have advised us that it will be necessary to implement a one-way order on the High Street* in Tunbridge Wells from 18th August 2020 for ...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 18 Aug 20
Greg Clark Summer Surgeries in Speldhurst Parish

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Greg Clark will hold three outdoor surgeries in Speldhurst Parish on Friday 28th August. Times and Places 11.30-12.30 - opposite Speldhu...

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Posted: 17 Aug 20
National Highways & Transport Network - Public Satisfaction Surveys

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Kent Highways have asked us to circulate details of their Highways and Transport public satisfaction survey. Road safety, congestion and pub...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 17 Aug 20
Urgent Road Closure - Broom Lane

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

Kent County Council have informed us that Broom Lane, Speldhurst will be closed to through traffic, on or after 17th August 2020 for up to 2...

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Posted: 17 Aug 20
School Buses from September 2020

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

KCC have released the following statement about hired transport and local buses taking children to school in September. If your child is due...

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Posted: 11 Aug 20
Langton Green Recreation Ground & Carpark Ownership & Maintenance

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

As many of you will know, Langton Green Recreation Ground, including the Car Park, is owned and maintained by SPC. If you have any questions...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 22 Jul 20
The latest Covid-19 scam in Kent

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

A new scam targeting residents has been reported in Kent, with scammers claiming to be from a government backed scheme that offers free test...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 14 Jul 20
Langton Green recreation ground play areas & gym equipment

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

We have now made further progress in re-opening the play areas and gym equipment at Langton Green Recreation Ground. We have carried out a ...

Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 9 Jul 20
Urgent Road Closure - Dornden Drive, Langton Green

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

KCC have informed us that they have closed Dornden Drive, Langton Green from today, 6th July 2020, for up to 2 days.They will be carrying ou...

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Posted: 6 Jul 20
Temporary Road Closure - Franks Hollow Road, Bidborough & Speldhurst

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

KCC have advised that they will close Franks Hollow Road between Spring Lane and Abraham's on 6th July for 15 days. This is to enable BT...

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Posted: 1 Jul 20
Update on play area at Langton Green Recreation Ground

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

While the Government has stated that playgrounds can re-open from 4th July, the play area and zip wire at Langton Green Recreation Ground wi...

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Posted: 1 Jul 20
Urgent Road Closure - Rusthall

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

KCC have advised us that they have closed Rusthall Road, Rusthall in order to carry out urgent carriageway adjustments. The road will close...

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Posted: 29 Jun 20
KCC Loneliness Survey

Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Article by: Mr Chris May

KCC have asked us to share their Speldhurst Parish Council |
Posted: 24 Jun 20